The Veterans Disability Nexus

By Leah Bucholz

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Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of your pursuit of VA Disability every Tuesday & Wednesday at 7AM Central. Take control of your medical evidence related to your benefits and visit https://prestigeveteranmctx.com/ for more information and to connect directly with us!

Episode Date
Secondary conditions tied to toxic exposure
Jun 16, 2026
The Biggest Mistakes Veterans Make After a Bad C&P Exam
Jun 09, 2026
When Degeneration in Veterans Is More Than Just Aging
Jun 02, 2026
Why Some Conditions Don’t Show Up Until Years Later in Veterans
May 26, 2026
The Science Behind Burn Pit Exposure in Veterans
May 19, 2026
Why Imaging Doesn’t Always Match Pain in Veterans
May 12, 2026
How Years of Wearing Body Armor Affect the Spine in Veterans
May 05, 2026
Why Some Veterans Feel Sick Even When Medical Tests Look Normal
Apr 28, 2026
How PTSD Affects the Body in Veterans
Apr 21, 2026
Why Tinnitus Is the #1 VA Disability
Apr 14, 2026
Why So Many Veterans End Up Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Apr 07, 2026
Why Dizziness and Vertigo Are So Complex in Veterans Disability
Mar 31, 2026
5 most common reasons for denial with nexus in Veterans disability
Mar 24, 2026
Why so many Veterans Struggle with chronic fatigue
Mar 17, 2026
VA Disability for Anemia: What Veterans Need to Know
Mar 10, 2026
VA Disability for Celiac Disease: What Veterans Need to Know.
Mar 03, 2026
VA Disability for Restless Leg Syndrome: What Veterans Need to Know
Feb 24, 2026
VA Ratings and METs Test Results | Cardiac Disability Explained for Veterans
Feb 17, 2026
Autoimmune Disease and VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know
Feb 10, 2026
VA C&P Exam Explained: What Veterans can Expect
Feb 03, 2026
Gastritis and VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know
Jan 27, 2026
VA Appeals at the BVA: How to Prepare and What to Expect
Jan 20, 2026
VA Disability for Bipolar Disorder: What Veterans Need to Know
Jan 13, 2026
Military Police and VA Disability – Understanding the Hidden Impact of Service
Jan 06, 2026
Folds of Honor: Supporting Veterans and Their Families
Dec 30, 2025
2025 VA Disability Year in Review: Expert Insights with a VA Attorney
Dec 23, 2025
Can you own a business with VA disability?
Dec 16, 2025
VA Disability for Aircraft Fuelers and Fuel System Specialists: What Veterans Need to Know.
Dec 09, 2025
What Counts as a Service-Connected Aggravation?
Dec 02, 2025
Veterans COLA 2026 Breakdown: New Rates & What It Means for You
Nov 25, 2025
VA Disability for Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): What Veterans Need to Know
Nov 18, 2025
VA Disability for BPH: What Veterans Need to Know
Nov 11, 2025
How to Prove Mental Health Claims Without a Diagnosis in Service
Nov 04, 2025
Amputation and VA Disability – Understanding Ratings, Benefits, and Support
Oct 28, 2025
Alcohol Use Disorder and Veterans Disability – Understanding Your Options
Oct 22, 2025
Glaucoma and VA Disability
Oct 21, 2025
Homeless Veterans Programs: Real Help, Real Hope, Real Change
Oct 15, 2025
Top 5 Reasons VA Denies Sleep Apnea Claims
Oct 14, 2025
Hepatitis and VA Disability | All You Need to Know
Sep 30, 2025
VA Disability for Medication Side Effects | What Veterans Need to Know
Sep 24, 2025
Congenital Birth Defects and VA Disability | All You and your Family Need to Know
Sep 23, 2025
Degenerative Disc Disease and VA Disability: What You Need to Know
Sep 02, 2025
Cold Reality: How the VA Handles Cold Weather Injuries
Aug 26, 2025
Hot Weather Injuries & VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know
Aug 19, 2025
Emergency Cash for Veterans: What You Didn't Know You Qualify For
Aug 12, 2025
PFAS "Forever Chemicals" & VA Claims
Aug 05, 2025
Seizure Disorders and VA Ratings: What Veterans Should Know
Jul 30, 2025
Stroke and VA Disability Claims | All You Need to Know
Jul 23, 2025
Endometriosis and VA Disability Claims | All You Need to Know
Jul 16, 2025
Rotator Cuff Injuries and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Jul 15, 2025
How to Maximize Your VA Benefits for Your Family
Jul 01, 2025
Cataracts and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Jun 25, 2025
How VA Telehealth Works: Virtual Care for Veterans Explained
Jun 24, 2025
Parkinson’s Disease & VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Jun 18, 2025
How to File a VA Disability Claim – Details from a VA Attorney
Jun 17, 2025
VA Presumptive Conditions and Nexus Letters | All You Need To Know
May 28, 2025
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
May 27, 2025
What Are Favorable Findings in VA Disability Claims ? | All You Need To Know
May 21, 2025
How to Avoid Rating Mistakes and Maximize Your VA Benefits
May 20, 2025
Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) : A Hidden Disability for Veterans | All You Need To Know
May 14, 2025
Alzheimer's Disease and Tinnitus in Veterans | All You Need To Know
May 13, 2025
Can You Work with a 100% VA Disability Rating? | All You Need To Know
May 06, 2025
What is a DBQ in VA Disability? (Disability Benefits Questionnaire Explained)
Apr 08, 2025
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell & VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know
Mar 25, 2025
Alzheimer's Disease and Tinnitus in Veterans: Potential Causes and Impact
Mar 06, 2025
Exploring the Importance of Veteran Service Organizations
Mar 05, 2025
What Happens in a Veterans Disability C&P Exam for Breast Disorders
Mar 05, 2025
Scoliosis and Veterans Disability
Feb 27, 2025
How Veterans Disability Conditions Can Lead to GERD: Top 3 Links
Feb 26, 2025
What Happens in a VA Disability C&P exam for Gallbladder Disorders
Feb 20, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Veterans Automobile Allowance
Feb 19, 2025
Veterans Guide to the Foreign Medical Care Program: What You Need to Know
Feb 13, 2025
Rudasill Decision: Big News for Veterans’ GI Bill Benefits!
Feb 12, 2025
Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Gulf War Veterans | All You Need To Know
Feb 06, 2025
Asbestos Exposure and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Feb 05, 2025
Top 5 Conditions Related to Back Pain in VA Disability
Jan 30, 2025
VA Launches First Study on Psychedelic - Assisted Therapy for Veterans !
Jan 29, 2025
Veterans Disability Clothing Allowance | All You Need To Know
Jan 23, 2025
Raynaud's Disease and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Jan 22, 2025
Scoliosis and Veterans Disability
Jan 08, 2025
Gulf War Illness and VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know
Dec 18, 2024
Ionizing Radiation and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Dec 11, 2024
Military Sexual Trauma for Resources for Veterans
Dec 10, 2024
How the Bilateral Factor Affects Your VA Disability Calculation
Dec 04, 2024
How to Calculate Your VA Rating !
Dec 03, 2024
Prostate Cancer and Agent Orange Exposure in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Nov 27, 2024
Traumatic Brain Injury and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Nov 26, 2024
VA Benefits for Surviving Disabled Vets : DIC Benefits Explained
Nov 20, 2024
Shin Splints and VA Disability
Nov 19, 2024
Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Gulf War Veterans
Nov 13, 2024
Osteoporosis and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Nov 12, 2024
When Should You Hire a VA Disability Attorney?
Nov 06, 2024
Who Is Entitled to Community Care for Veterans?
Nov 05, 2024
Who is Entitled to VA Vision Care Benefits?
Oct 30, 2024
What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Urinary Frequency | All You Need To Know
Oct 29, 2024
Who is Entitled to VA Dental Care Benefits?
Oct 23, 2024
VA Benefits After Death: DIC Benefits for Surviving Dependents
Oct 22, 2024
2025 Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA) Increase for Veterans !
Oct 16, 2024
What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Elbow Pain | All You Need To Know
Oct 09, 2024
Depression Secondary to Back Pain in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Oct 08, 2024
Caregiver Support Program and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Oct 02, 2024
Top 5 Conditions Related to Knee Pain in Veterans Disability
Oct 01, 2024
What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Skin Cancer | All You Need To Know
Sep 25, 2024
Knee Pain Secondary to Ankle Pain in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 24, 2024
Carpal Tunnel and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 18, 2024
Melanoma and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 17, 2024
New 2024 GERD Updates for VA Disability Ratings
Sep 11, 2024
What is the Impact of Smoking on Veterans Disability Benefits ?
Sep 10, 2024
How Combat Medics Can Leverage Their MOS for VA Disability Claims
Sep 04, 2024
Hip Pain Secondary to Back Pain in VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 03, 2024
Reports of Bad Veteran C&P Examiners
Aug 28, 2024
PTSD and Herpes Simplex Virus in VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Aug 27, 2024
Gout secondary to PTSD in VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Aug 21, 2024
What to Expect in a Prostate Cancer C&P Exam | VA Disability
Aug 20, 2024
Crohn's Disease and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Aug 14, 2024
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & Obesity as an Intermediate Step in Veterans Disability
Jul 09, 2024
OSA Secondary to Sinusitis in VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Jul 03, 2024
What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Heart Conditions | VA Disability
Jul 02, 2024
ACL Tear and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jun 26, 2024
Camp Lejeune Water contamination and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Jun 25, 2024
Unemployability and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jun 19, 2024
Kidney Disease and Anti-inflammatory use in Veterans Disability
Jun 18, 2024
Obstructive Sleep Apnea secondary to TMJ in Veterans Disability
Jun 12, 2024
Ulcerative Colitis and Veterans Disability
Jun 11, 2024
What happens in a Veterans Disability C&P exam for Hiatal Hernia?
Jun 05, 2024
Top 5 conditions Related to Tinnitus in Veterans Disability
Jun 04, 2024
Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Gastroesophageal Reflux in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
May 29, 2024
VA Appeals to the Board Explained by an Accredited Claims Agent
May 28, 2024
VA Supplemental Claims Explained by an Accredited Claims Agent
May 22, 2024
VA Higher Level Reviews Explained by an Accredited Claims Agent
May 21, 2024
Bruxism and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
May 15, 2024
Fibromyalgia Secondary to PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
May 14, 2024
What to Expect in a Hypertension C&P Exam | VA Disability
May 08, 2024
Hearing Loss and Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
May 07, 2024
What is the AVET Project ? (American Veterans Empowerment Team)
May 01, 2024
What to Expect in a PTSD C&P Exam | VA Disability
Apr 30, 2024
Paratroopers and Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
Apr 24, 2024
The Benefits of Psychedelics on PTSD | Ben "Doc" Askins Interview
Apr 23, 2024
Atrial Fibrillation and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
Apr 17, 2024
What to Expect in a Low Back Pain C&P Exam | VA Disability
Apr 16, 2024
Can you get VA Disability for Jet Fuel Exposure? | VA Disability
Apr 10, 2024
Multiple Sclerosis and Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
Apr 09, 2024
11B Infantryman and Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
Apr 03, 2024
Top 5 Secondary Conditions to PTSD | VA Disability
Apr 02, 2024
What to Expect in a TMJ Veterans Disability C&P Exam
Mar 27, 2024
Insomnia and Tinnitus in Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
Mar 26, 2024
What to Expect in a Knee Pain C&P Exam | VA Disability
Mar 20, 2024
What to Expect in a Hypothyroidism C&P Exam | VA Disability
Mar 19, 2024
What to Expect in a Fibromyalgia C&P Exam | VA Disability
Mar 13, 2024
What to Expect in a Scars C&P Exam | VA Disability
Mar 12, 2024
What is the difference between a Nexus letter and an IMO in VA disability?
Mar 06, 2024
Ménière's Disease and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Mar 05, 2024
Plantar Fasciitis and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Mar 01, 2024
Hemorrhoids and IBS in Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
Feb 28, 2024
Hiatal Hernia and Weight Gain in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Feb 27, 2024
How can Medical Consultants Boost Your IBS Rating by 30% ? | VA Disability
Feb 21, 2024
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Feb 20, 2024
HIV in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Feb 14, 2024
50% For Sleep Apnea in VA Disability
Feb 07, 2024
Femoroacetebular Impingement Syndrome and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Feb 06, 2024
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome and Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
Jan 31, 2024
Radiculopathy in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jan 30, 2024
Gout and Hypertension in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jan 24, 2024
Hip Pain Secondary to Knee Injuries in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jan 23, 2024
Gout and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
Jan 17, 2024
How to Overcome Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | VA Disability
Jan 16, 2024
What to Expect in a Neck Pain & Cervical Spine Conditions C&P Exam | VA Disability
Jan 10, 2024
What to Expect in a Hip Pain C&P Exam | VA Disability
Jan 09, 2024
What to Expect in a Shoulder Pain Exam | VA Disability
Jan 03, 2024
What to Expect in a TMJ Veterans Disability C&P Exam
Jan 02, 2024
What to Expect in an Ankle Pain C&P Exam | VA Disability
Dec 27, 2023
50% For How do I get 50% VA disability for migraines?
Dec 26, 2023
Depression and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Dec 20, 2023
The Benefits of Psychedelics on PTSD | Ben "Doc" Askins Interview
Dec 19, 2023
Migraines and PTSD in Veterans Disability
Dec 13, 2023
Top 5 Secondary Conditions to PTSD | VA Disability
Dec 12, 2023
11B Infantryman and Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
Dec 06, 2023
Can VA Doctors Write a Nexus Letter?
Dec 05, 2023
VA Disability Tips for Navy Divers | All You Need To Know
Nov 29, 2023
What are Nexus Letters for Veterans ? | VA Disability
Nov 28, 2023
Veterans Disability Records Review & the MOS Smartbook
Nov 22, 2023
What to Expect in Headaches C&P Exam | VA Disability
Nov 22, 2023
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Nov 16, 2023
Gerd and IBS in Veterans Disability Q&A
Nov 15, 2023
Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Neck Pain in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Nov 09, 2023
What to Expect in an Erectile Dysfunction C&P Exam | VA Disability
Nov 08, 2023
Central Sleep Apnea & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Veterans Disability
Nov 02, 2023
GERD & PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Nov 01, 2023
Hypertension and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Oct 26, 2023
Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Weight Gain in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Oct 25, 2023
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) & Back Pain in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Oct 19, 2023
What to Expect in a Sleep Apnea C&P Exam | VA Disability
Oct 18, 2023
Migraines and Tinnitus in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Oct 12, 2023
Sleep Apnea and Diabetes in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Oct 11, 2023
Central Sleep Apnea & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Veterans Disability
Oct 05, 2023
Coronary Artery Disease & Obesity in Veterans Disability
Oct 03, 2023
Sleep Apnea and Diabetes in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 28, 2023
Hypertension and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 27, 2023
Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Allergic Rhinitis in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 21, 2023
What to Expect in Headaches C&P Exam | VA Disability
Sep 20, 2023
Migraines and Tinnitus in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 14, 2023
Headaches and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 13, 2023
Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Neck Pain in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 07, 2023
What to Expect in an Erectile Dysfunction C&P Exam | VA Disability
Sep 06, 2023
Pes Planus and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Sep 06, 2023
Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Allergic Rhinitis in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Aug 31, 2023
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Aug 30, 2023
What to Expect in a Knee Pain C&P Exam | VA Disability
Aug 24, 2023
Fatty Liver Disease and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Aug 23, 2023
What to Expect in an Irritable Bowel Syndrome C&P Exam | VA Disability
Aug 17, 2023
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Aug 16, 2023
Coronary Artery Disease & Obesity in Veterans Disability
Aug 10, 2023
Erectile Dysfunction and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Aug 09, 2023
What to Expect in a GERD C&P Exam | VA Disability
Aug 03, 2023
Anxiety & Tinnitus in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Aug 02, 2023
How to Download your VA Medical Records
Jul 27, 2023
Ketamine Therapy for Veterans | All You Need To Know
Jul 26, 2023
Obesity and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jul 20, 2023
Battlefield Acupuncture For Veterans Health | All You Need To Know
Jul 19, 2023
What to Expect in a Sleep Apnea C&P Exam | VA Disability
Jul 13, 2023
Anxiety & Tinnitus in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jul 12, 2023
What to Expect in a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome C&P Exam | VA Disability
Jul 06, 2023
Erectile Dysfunction and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jul 05, 2023
Orthopedic and Veterans Disability Q&A
Jun 29, 2023
GERD & PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jun 28, 2023
Why is important to keep Headache Logs for Claims
Jun 22, 2023
Hypertension and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jun 22, 2023
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jun 21, 2023
How to Analyze VA Rating Decision Letters
Jun 15, 2023
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jun 14, 2023
What to Expect in a Knee Pain C&P Exam | VA Disability
Jun 08, 2023
How does the VA measure range of motion?
Jun 07, 2023
Obesity and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Jun 01, 2023
Erectile Dysfunction and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
May 31, 2023
Hip Pain and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
May 25, 2023
Acid Reflux and Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) in Veterans Disability
May 24, 2023
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder and Veterans Disability
May 18, 2023
Fibromyalgia and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
May 17, 2023
How does the VA measure range of motion?
May 11, 2023
Gerd and IBS in Veterans Disability Q&A
May 10, 2023
Kidney Disease and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
May 04, 2023
What to Expect in a Diabetes C&P Exam | VA Disability
May 03, 2023
Agent Orange Exposure and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Apr 27, 2023
Tinnitus and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Apr 26, 2023
Orthopedic and Veterans Disability Q&A
Apr 20, 2023
Why is important to keep Headache Logs for Claims
Apr 19, 2023
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Apr 13, 2023
Diabetes and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Apr 12, 2023
Knee Pain and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Apr 06, 2023
Who Needs a VA Disability Nexus Letter?
Apr 05, 2023
Presumptive Conditions and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
Mar 30, 2023
Veterans Disability & Buddy Statements! | All You Need To Know
Mar 29, 2023
How to Explain Disability Impact? | VA Disability
Mar 23, 2023
How to Improve Communication with Healthcare Providers? | VA Disability
Mar 22, 2023
How to Document Medical Conditions for VA Claims
Mar 17, 2023
How to understand VA Medical Records Structure
Mar 16, 2023
Nexus Letters Vs. Disability Benefits Questionnaires | VA Disability
Mar 16, 2023
Why you Should seek Assistance for VA Claims
Mar 15, 2023
Welcome To The Veterans Disability Nexus
Mar 14, 2023